HMRC secured lengthy prison sentences in a major payroll VAT fraud case, while law firms announced tax promotions and hires
ITR sat down for a pre-event interview with Tim Zech, WTS Germany, and Jeff Soar, WTS UK, keynote speaker at next week’s ITR AI in Tax Forum 2026 in London
Brazil’s bid to seek US-style exemptions from pillar two is ‘highly advantageous’ for multinationals, ITR has also heard
India is signalling flexibility on expat taxation to attract foreign expertise, though employers will need to navigate disclosure, treaty and scope uncertainties
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Sponsored by KPMG ChinaOn August 31 2018, the revised IIT Law was passed by China's Parliament, the National People's Congress (NPC). The revised law will come into full effect from January 1 2019. In advance of this, revised IIT standard personal deductions and tax rates tables have applied from October 1 2018. Following on from this, on October 20 2018 the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the State Administration of Taxation (SAT), released draft IIT Law implementation rules, as well as the draft guidance on itemised deductions thresholds, both for public consultation. The consultation period has now ended but the final rules are still to be released.
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Sponsored by PwC ChileThe tax authority under a formal and strict application of such criterion has rejected expenses that were perfectly reasonable from a business perspective. -
Sponsored by KPMG RussiaIn April 2018 the Federal Tax Service of Russia issued a letter (Letter No. CA-4-9/8285@) containing guidelines for lower tax authorities on how to use the beneficial ownership concept when applying treaty benefits in Russia.
Firms announced key tax partner hires across the US and UK, while fintech and software providers revealed board appointments and new tools for multinational tax teams
The latest edition of Taxing Times with ITR covers all the controversy from a dramatic period for the carve-out deal, and also dissects the big four's AI strategies
While pillar two has been enacted on paper in Brazil, companies are encountering a range of practical compliance issues, ITR has heard
Despite estimates that the US/OECD agreement will cost countries billions, the Fair Tax Foundation’s Paul Monaghan believes the deal is a ‘necessary evil’
Despite the increased yield, the time taken to resolve enquiries was at a six-year high, new HMRC statistics have revealed
Our first instalment features analysis of Deloitte’s landmark EMEA merger, Donald Trump’s Supreme Court tariff showdown and Venezuela’s tax evolution
The profession is fundamentally restructuring itself around what tax and accounting work should be, a Thomson Reuters leader told ITR
The amended double taxation avoidance agreement removes France’s most favoured nation status for tax treaty benefits
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A taxing week: The technology arms race is being judged by clients – not firms
ITR’s survey data reveals widespread client disappointment with firms’ use of technology but our upcoming AI in Tax event offers advisers a chance to flip the script -
A taxing week: Three cheers for the firms betting on real estate
Shiny new offices like Ryan’s in London Bridge aren’t just a cost – they signal that a firm is willing to align with its clients’ interests -
A taxing week: AI is reshaping capital flows and toppling the old tax order
Governments are rewriting tax policy for the AI era, deploying digital taxes, tailored incentives and algorithmic enforcement that redefine where value is created -
A taxing week: WTS enters fierce battle for global tax advisory supremacy
The firm’s eye-catching UK launch is a major statement of intent, but it will face stern opposition in its quest to be the top global tax player -
A taxing week: Deloitte’s culture is about to face a tough test
As the firm embarks on a major shakeup of its EMEA partnerships, some staff will be watching nervously
Awards
ITR invites tax firms, in-house teams, and tax professionals to make submissions for the 2027 World Tax rankings and the 2026 ITR Tax Awards globally
Awards
The ‘big four’ firm scooped over 60 honours at a lively ceremony held at The Londoner hotel, including both EMEA and APAC Tax Advisory Firm of the Year
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal the first shortlisted nominees for the Middle East Tax Awards
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal all the shortlisted nominees for the 2025 Americas Tax Awards